Parliament played effective role to minimize negative effects of climate change: Sanjrani

ISLAMABAD:Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani on Friday said the Parliament of Pakistan has played an effective role and has adopted a comprehensive strategy along with legislation to make the environment humane and minimize the negative effects of climate change. In a special message on Earth Day, he said that by celebrating the Day, the importance […]

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Pakistani cyclists to participate in Asian Track Cycling Championship in New Delhi

PESHAWAR:President Pakistan Cycling Federation Syed Azhar Ali Shah Friday said that the Pakistan Cycling team would participate in the forthcoming Asian Track Cycling Championship in New Delhi, India to be scheduled from June 18-22, 2022. Talking to reporter Syed Azhar Ali Shah said that the decision about the participation of the national team in the […]

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Mohammad Amir signs up with Gloucestershire for red-ball cricket

ISLAMABAD:Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir is returning to the red-ball cricket as he has signed a short-term deal with Gloucestershire to play three matches in the ongoing County Championship. The 30-year-old will replace young Pakistan fast bowler Naseem Shah, who suffered a shoulder injury, website www.crictracker.com reported on Friday. Naseem has been ruled out until […]

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80 shopkeepers fined on profiteering

FAISALABAD:Price control magistrates have imposed fine of Rs.169,000 on 80 shopkeepers on charge of profiteering in the district during past 24 hours. A spokesman of the local administration said on Friday that price control magistrates inspected 1324 shops in different markets of Faisalabad and found 80 shopkeepers involved in profiteering and overcharging. Therefore, the magistrates […]

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President provides relief worth Rs 1.9 m to bank fraud victims

ISLAMABAD:President Dr Arif Alvi has provided relief to the two victims of bank fraud by ordering Bank Alfalah Ltd (BAL) to refund the defrauded money worth Rs 1.9 million to the respective account holders. The president also ordered the bank to educate its customers about internet banking, digital financial services and other safety measures to […]

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71 profiteers held during Ramadan

KHANEWAL:Price control magistrates have arrested 71 profiteers and imposed heavy fine on other shopkeepers over violations of Ramadan Ordinance during April. In line with special directives of the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Salman Khan Lodhi, the price control magistrates have launched a special crackdown against profiteers during the Holy month of Ramadan in order to provide […]

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Presidency generates Rs 16.6m from auction of outdated items

ISLAMABAD:The President House has generated Rs 16.65 million from the auction of “outdated and unserviceable items”, as part of the ongoing austerity drive. The items have been auctioned through an open bid, according to a President House statement. Moreover, the amount received through the auction has been deposited in the national exchequer.

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DC visits Ramzan Bazaar at Model Bazaar, Craft Bazaar to checks quality of items

BAHAWALPUR:Deputy Commissioner Bahawalpur Irfan Ali Kathia inspected the Ramzan Bazaars in Model Bazaar and Craft Bazaar. Officers of concerned departments were present on the occasion. He also inspected the quality and price of food items. He also met the customers and inquired from them regarding the quality of food items, prices, and availability of essential […]

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